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    How to Make Sweetened Condensed Milk - Easy Recipe

    Published: Oct 26, 2019 · Modified: Apr 29, 2020 · This post may contain affiliate links. · 7 Comments

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    Skip the can and learn how to make sweetened condensed milk quickly and easily plus a vegan version too!

    Homemade Sweetened Condensed Milk

    I try to keep a stocked pantry, but inevitably I start to make a recipe that calls for Sweetened Condensed Milk and I don't have a can.  Instead of running to the grocery store last minute. I am going to show you how to make your own sweetened condensed milk in a matter of minutes! It is super easy, and you will be so glad to have this recipe on hand.

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    • How Much Milk?
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    How to Make Sweetened Condensed Milk

    When you only have a few minutes, you only need 3 ingredients to pull off a this incredibly easy replacement recipe. It comes in handy when you are in a pinch!

    Grab your blender, and add ½ cup of hot water. In a small bowl mix together the powdered milk and sugar. While the blender is going add in the milk/sugar mixture and blend until smooth. That is it! Making this simple ingredient is just that easy.

    Dairy Free / Vegan

    An added bonus, you can make Dairy Free Sweetened Condensed Milk. We have food allergies in my house, so I am always looking for alternatives. You can use powdered coconut milk or other similar alternative to make this dairy free or vegan.

    Usage & Storage

    Use this in recipes just as you would canned condensed milk, or store unused milk in the fridge for a day or two until ready to use. I would not try to store this long term because it is so easy to make as needed.

    Not sure what to do with your leftovers? It is incredible used in your morning cup of coffee!

    How Much Milk?

    This recipe makes about the same amount of milk that would be in 1 can of store-bought. You can just do a straight substitution for one 14 oz can.

    Recipe

    Sweetened Condensed Milk

    Amanda@AFewShortCuts.com
    Skip the can and learn how to make sweetened condensed milk quickly and easily plus a vegan version too! Comes in handy for baking.
    5 from 2 votes
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Total Time 5 mins
    Course condiment
    Cuisine American
    Servings 2 cups
    Calories 528 kcal

    Equipment

    • Blender

    Ingredients
      

    • ¾ cup powdered milk
    • ¾ cup sugar
    • ½ cup hot water

    Instructions
     

    • In small bowl combine the powdered milk and the sugar. Set aside.
    • Put hot water into blender and start blender.
    • While the blender is running, pour in the powdered milk /sugar mixture.
    • Blend until smooth.
    • This recipe equals one can of store bought condensed milk.

    Dairy Free

    • Substitute Coconut Milk Powder Mix or other dairy free milk powder

    Nutrition

    Calories: 528kcal | Carbohydrates: 93g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 47mg | Sodium: 179mg | Potassium: 638mg | Sugar: 93g | Vitamin A: 448IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 438mg | Iron: 1mg
    Keyword baking
    Tried this recipe? Let us know how it was! We love comments!

    Originally Posted March 2013. Updated on October 2019.

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    Comments

    1. mary

      March 12, 2013 at 10:01 am

      5 stars
      Thanks for sharing another great recipe! I recently started making my own coffee creamer, but realized quickly it isn't much savings when you are using a $2.25 can of sweetened condensed milk and I wanted dairy free, so this is perfect for me. Thanks again!

      Reply
    2. Jenn

      March 12, 2013 at 12:17 pm

      Thank you for sharing!! Where do you get powdered coconut milk?!?!

      Reply
      • Amanda @ A Few Short Cuts

        March 15, 2013 at 9:25 am

        5 stars
        Whole foods, or another health food store. You can even order it online. 🙂

        Reply
    3. Susan

      March 12, 2013 at 1:24 pm

      Could you substitute Splenda for the sugar for a sugar-free version?

      Reply
      • Amanda @ A Few Short Cuts

        March 15, 2013 at 9:25 am

        Hey Susan, Great question. I have never tried it, but I would love to hear your outcome if you do.

        Reply
    4. Ariane

      March 12, 2013 at 3:08 pm

      Hi! Thanks for the recipe. I have a question, did you use instant powder milk or just regular?

      Reply
    5. Amber

      May 19, 2013 at 4:58 pm

      It comes out a bit thin...perfect for coffeee

      Reply

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